Ambulance Support Team Member - Goodwood

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service provider is looking for an Ambulance Support Team Member to ensure that fleet vehicles are clean and ready for emergency responses. Responsibilities include deep cleaning, driving ambulances, and maintaining communication standards. Candidates must have at least 2 GCSEs and a full clean driving licence, with a C1 preferred. This full-time role is based in Leicester, offering training and the chance to support front line staff.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• C1 Driving Licence preferred but not essential.
• Relevant previous work experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning of fleet vehicles to IPC standards.
• Drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic IT skills

Education

2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) invites applications for an Ambulance Support Team Member based at Goodwood Ambulance Station and around Leicestershire. The post holder will carry out ambulance cleaning and preparation duties to set infection control standards and ensure that vehicles are ready to respond to emergencies. The post holder will also be required to drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases as part of their normal duties. The closing date is 13 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will: perform deep cleaning of fleet vehicles to IPC standards; drive ambulances and other Trust vehicles between bases; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; work under pressure and meet deadlines; work as part of a team and on own initiative. Training will be provided. To be eligible, candidates should have 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge in a structured way. A full driving licence with no more than 3 points for SP30 is required. A C1 driving licence would be an advantage or willingness to obtain within the probation period of employment.

About us

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides emergency 999, urgent care and patient transport services for the 4.9 million people within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire (including North and North East Lincolnshire), Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.

On average we receive a new 999 call every 25 seconds (1,236,987 emergency and urgent calls received during 2023/2024).

The successful applicant has an exciting opportunity to join the Fleet Services Department which provides support to front line colleagues, ensuring highly maintained safe, well stocked, IPC compliant vehicles, and well maintained Medical Equipment to handle medical emergencies.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent – or evidence showing ability to apply knowledge in a structured way
• Full clean driving licence
• C1 Driving Licence preferred but not essential

Experience

• Relevant previous work experience
• Previous experience of working with emergency ambulances
• Worked within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to make clear, accurate and appropriate written records
• Demonstrates ability to complete forms
• IT skills – basic keyboard skills and familiarity with Windows
• Possess knowledge of the work of an ambulance service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust